Choosing a strawberry or raspberry variety for your garden or balcony can sometimes feel complicated. Which varieties work well in pots? What sets them apart in terms of taste? When will the fruit be ripe? To make your choice easier and help you compare varieties, we've put together a complete comparison table for you to download.
Criteria to Consider When Choosing Your Berry Varieties
Each variety has its own characteristics. It's worth choosing carefully, since berries are perennial: they come back year after year. Four criteria are all you need to find your way:
- Harvest period: to know when you'll enjoy your first fruit
- Suitability for pot growing: some varieties are designed for balconies, others prefer open ground
- Taste: more or less sweet, more or less tangy, depending on your preference
- Variety-specific traits: decorative flowers, excellent yield, or thornless canes... every variety has its strengths!
Our Complete Comparison Table, Ready to Download
To help you choose the ideal strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry varieties for your garden or balcony, check out our complete comparison table of the varieties we've selected for you at Zollinger Bio. Find the variety that suits you at a glance!
Aurélie's Tip for Harvesting Berries All Season Long
"If you want to harvest berries throughout the season, think about combining species and varieties. For example, if you combine Pink Wonder® strawberries with Summer Chef® raspberries and Hello Again® blueberries, whose fruiting periods complement each other, you'll have a good chance of harvesting berries from May to September."
Organic Berry Plants
Our selection of organic berry plants is available on our plants site during planting season. Order online and receive your strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries straight to your door!
Frequently Asked Questions About Berry Varieties
Yes, several varieties are specially suited to pot growing, including certain strawberries (Fraisibelle®, Happy Eyes®) and blueberries (Blue Dessert®, Hello Again®). Raspberries and blackberries need more space and will therefore be more productive in open ground.
It's a great way to stagger your harvests. By combining varieties with complementary fruiting periods (early, summer, late), you can harvest from May through autumn.
Planting generally runs from March to October, avoiding late plantings in November, when the risk of root rot is higher.
Planting in autumn is ideal, as it allows the roots to settle in well, helping the plant get off to a strong start the following spring.